“The Sims 3″ is a great game,I’ve been a fan of The Sims since the very beginning when it was released in 2000, it became a smash hit that went on to occupy top spots on computer-game best-seller lists for years to come, along with a good number of expansion packs and its in-depth sequel, The Sims 2.

A few days ago The Sims 3 was released officially , there was so much waiting for this third chapter, and now I understand why?

I’ve bought the The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition through Amazon ,since eastore website in my country is still showing Sims2 stuff and there is no sign of Sims 3.

I have been playing it constantly at least 4 hours a day and I can tell you that it is great, nothing to do with The Sims 2 .Unlike the transition between the original and sequel, Sims 3 is not offering upgraded graphics. Instead of utilizing the latest DirectX 10 graphics, EA decided to take the game in a whole new direction and allow players to move their Sim from lot to lot, all with virtually no load time.

I’m not a benchmark expert,but what I know is that an un-hindered copy of Sims 2 (no mods, no expansions) and an un-hindered copy of Sims 3 have about the same initial load speed. The load speeds between lots is fairly fast.

Coming to Mods the modding community, has found ways to hack into the game and change the gameplay. Thank you modders!

I will provide you a list or links of 10 Best Mods that I’m using which are working perfectly,before that you have to follow below 3 steps to apply any Mod.

Step 1
Download “Resource.cfg” (1 KB)file from below link

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=690a5617

or
http://qshare.com/get/854978/Resource.rar.html

Step 2
Now Place the “Resource.cfg” file

For Windows Users:::
Default location is — C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3
If you use 64Bit OS — C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3

Note: If you installed the game in other drive,then change the “C:\” path according to the drive you install the game.

For Mac Users:::
1. Go to your Sims 3 application “The Sims 3.app“
2. Right-Click (or Control-click) on it and select “Show Package Contents“
3. Navigate through Contents/Resources/transgaming/c_drive/Program Files/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3
4. Paste the “Resource.cfg” file into this folder.

Step 3
Create the Mods folder:
1.Go to “The Sims 3″ root folder, create a new folder called “Mods“
2. Now in Mods folder create another folder called “Packages“

If you have done everything correctly then it should look like below example
eg: E:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\packages

Click on Images to Enlarge

Here after in this “Packages” folder you have to place Mods/Custom Contents which will have “.package” extension.

or
If you’re lazy, as I often am, then the choice is simple just download TS3 Install Helper Monkey from modthesims.info.

Link: http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=344611

Top 10 Mods

1.No Jealousy Mod:
Removes all forms of jealousy.

This Mod takes care of any jealousy that may occur when a Sim sees the object of their affections flirt, kiss, or make any other move towards another Sim. This is great to have around, when a Romance Sim is in the house
Download link:http://home.roadrunner.com/~irealms/No Jealousy.package

link to original Overview: Jealousy all gone!

2.Hidden Traits Unlocked:
This Mod simply unlocks the hidden traits for you.

Unlocked traits are:

Physical:
Pyromaniac – Ignite random things around you
Immune to Fire – Sim becomes fireproof
Makes No Messes – Sim will not make any mess

Mental:
Burglar – Sneak anywhere
Can apprehend Burglar – Should be able to apprehend burglars
Can Salute – “Salute” appears under Friendly pie menu
Pizza Appreciator – More positive mood points for eating pizza
Rocker – Natural feeling of rock-stardom

link:http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=343046

3.Buy life & Flame fruit:
You can now purchase the Life fruit and Flame fruit at the grocery store.
Download link:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2JHXO65X
or

http://qshare.com/get/854984/MTS_o0linsey0o_932910_Fruithack.rar.html

Credits: Thanks to unknown Modder.

4.No Mosaic
Mosaic (pix elation effect when nude) remover for The Sims 3.This is different from ea censor patch.

This removes the censor blur when Sims are nudy.The EA censor patch overwrites existing EA game file, this version does not. It means that if EA updates that game file this should still work.

Download link:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FENQ8B82

or

http://qshare.com/get/854982/MTS_Rick_929167_nomosaic.rar.html

Credits: Rick

5.(a) Teen Woohoo & Pregnancy
Teens will be able to woohoo and get pregnant after you install this hack.(

link to original Overview: I give you Teen Woohoo :)

or

5.(b)Inteen3 Mod:

INTEEN 3 MOD enables romance options (woohoo/pregnancy/marriage) between all ages, except kids.

link: http://sexysims2.com/showthread.php?t=172373

In order to get this you must register an account  at sexysims 2 and  have to select a option(Edit profile) to view adult content

Update(August 14):Now Inteen 3 work s with latest 1.4.6 patch,Thanks to simon for the info

Update (Jan 2010): Get  1.8/ WA 2.3 compataible  Inteen Mod by BAxim from here

Note: Choose only one mod  either Inteen3 Mod or Teen Woohoo & Pregnancy

6.Instant Skills and Fast Increment Skill Gain!
This mod simple allows your Sim to learn any skill instantly .

link to original Overview:http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=344997&c=1

7.aikea guinea’s TS3 Camera Mod.
Gets rid of the ‘drift’ in freecam mode & allows the camera to go down to ground level.

Download link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DKC8T6XT

or

http://qshare.com/get/854983/aikea_guinea_934019_VideoCamera.rar.html

8.Buy Any Fish

This mod let you buy any fish from the supermarket.

Download link:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UYW6S4JZ

or

http://qshare.com/get/854981/Buy_Any_Fish.rar.html

Credits: CyberOps

9.Fish Stock Pond

Normally you need to catch 10 fish of any type before you be able to stock that fish in your pond. With this mod, even you only catch that type of fish once, you will be able to stock it.

Download link:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CFE6ODK5

or

http://qshare.com/get/854979/Stock_Pond.rar.html

Credits: CyberOps

10.No Repoman :
This will delay the Repoman from coming to your house for 365 sim days. You will still get notice that he is coming when you don’t pay the bills on time. But he won’t show up. And, when you save your game, you will get a notice that he’s coming, but you can just ignore it and save.

Download links:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I07WT4RE

or

http://qshare.com/get/854985/Carrigon_NoRepomanTS3.rar.html
Credits: Carrigon

Note:
If you find any difficulties Simple delete the Mods Contents in the “Packages” folder

There are other mods like Nude Male Replacements,Breast Enhancement Mesh ,Ghost play..e.t.c.
I will share Top 5 sites where you can find others Mods for sims 3

Top 5 sites to download Mods

1.http://www.sexysims2.com/
2.http://modthesims.info
3.http://simlogical.com/
4.http://www.sims2workshop.com
5.http://www.customsims3.com

6.http://thesimsupply.com/

For Custom Contents(clothing, accessories,..e.t.c):
http://www.thesimsresource.com/
http://www.lianasims3.net/
http://www.annamariasims2.com/Sims3/
http://awesims.sixty-ten.net/
For Skintones and Hair textures:
http://www.digitalperversion.net/gardenofshadows/index.php?board=67.0

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